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Steps to Keeping Hens

Steps to Keeping Backyard Chickens

Please take the time to review the information below before getting your backyard hens.

Step 1 – Municipal Regulations

If you want to have backyard hens, you must get to know the relevant sections of the Animals Bylaw 8556 [PDF - 3 MB]. This bylaw sets out the rules and requirements for keeping backyard chickens, including: